Trauma & Orthopaedic Skills Course
Late Notice Availability - 24th May, 09:00 - 17:30
Venue: Haynes Motor Museum, Sparkford, Yeovil BA22 7LH
Dear Trainees, 3 spots have opened up for Yeovil's Trauma & Orthopaedic Course, please see information below:
The day includes the following topics:
- Trauma Scenario - The aim of this station is to recreate a common scenario or theme and put candidates through their paces. A debrief will accompany the end of the station along with key take home points. A brief summary of topics is listed below.
ATLS algorithm
Team Roles
Imaging
Resuscitation
Pelvic Binders
Secondary survey and temporary stabilisation
Open fractures - Principles of Plastering - Station will consist of the group getting a brief recap of the morning lecture manipulation demo followed by a plaster demo and the principles of plastering. A brief summary of topics is listed below.
Ankle fractures – Basic patterns and initial management
Wrist fracture –Basic patterns and initial management
Types of plaster/splint/sling to know
Principles of fracture manipulation. - Surgical Skills - Station will consistent of the 3 skills stations. The candidates will rotate and practice understanding principles and applying the skills as discussed in the lecture. Brief summary of topics covered are listed below.
Joint Aspiration
Sawbone workshop – Insertion of lag screw, application of compression plate
Suturing
If you're interested and would like to attend please email Sam Thomas at YDH at Sam.Thomas@ydh.nhs.uk
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Ace the MRCS - Part B Preparation Evening
To foundation doctors preparing for Part B MRCS in the next 12 months, we are running a 10 station mock exam based on exact past questions from previous exams at Great Western Hospital, Swindon. Further revision materials will be provided on the evening. This will be the best possible preparation for the exam.
- Overview of exam with latest COVID - 19 amendments
- 10 Station mock exam based on real past questions
- Feedback of your performance provided by experienced faculty
- Certificate of attendance
Venue: Great Western Hospital Swindon
Time: 5:45pm - 9pm
Date: Tuesday 8th June 2021
Course Fee: £20
If interested please email rosie.simson1@nhs.net